A traveller displays his passport stamped with the ‘Eid in Dubai’ design, part of a festive initiative by GDRFA Dubai and Brand Dubai to welcome arrivals during Eid Al Adha.
A traveller displays his passport stamped with the ‘Eid in Dubai’ design, part of a festive initiative by GDRFA Dubai and Brand Dubai to welcome arrivals during Eid Al Adha.
A traveller displays his passport stamped with the ‘Eid in Dubai’ design, part of a festive initiative by GDRFA Dubai and Brand Dubai to welcome arrivals during Eid Al Adha.
A traveller displays his passport stamped with the ‘Eid in Dubai’ design, part of a festive initiative by GDRFA Dubai and Brand Dubai to welcome arrivals during Eid Al Adha.

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Eid greeting stamp issued to visitors arriving in Dubai

Artistic motif celebrates holiday mood

The National

June 07, 2025

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Visitors arriving in Dubai during the Eid Al Adha holiday are being greeted by a special welcome stamp bearing the phrase "Eid in Dubai".

The motif features a unique design created by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Dubai Media Office.

GDRFA Dubai greets travellers entering through Dubai Airports and Hatta with a festive passport stamp reading ‘Eid in Dubai’, featuring a unique design by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Dubai Media Office.
GDRFA Dubai greets travellers entering through Dubai Airports and Hatta with a festive passport stamp reading ‘Eid in Dubai’, featuring a unique design by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Dubai Media Office.

For public and private sector workers in the UAE, Eid Al Adha this year is marked by a long weekend.

Employees have been granted leave from Thursday June 5 to Sunday June 8, with work resuming on Monday June 9.

Public and private sector staff in the Emirates are typically allocated the same number of public holidays each year.

What is Eid Al Adha?

Eid Al Adha – which means “festival of the sacrifice” – is the latter of the two Eid holidays celebrated across the Arab world, coming after Eid Al Fitr.

Eid Al Adha commemorates how the Prophet Ibrahim was asked by God in a dream to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as a test of his faith.

As with other religious holidays in the Emirates, it is a time for friends and family to gather, often over meals, and reflect on their lives and faith.

Eid around the world in pictures

Muslims gather next to Al Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem, ahead of Eid Al Adha prayers. AP
Muslims gather next to Al Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem, ahead of Eid Al Adha prayers. AP
Palestinians perform Eid Al Adha prayers at Al Aqsa Mosque compound. Reuters
Palestinians perform Eid Al Adha prayers at Al Aqsa Mosque compound. Reuters
Worshippers arrive for Eid Al Adha prayers at the shrine of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Al Gailani, in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Reuters
Worshippers arrive for Eid Al Adha prayers at the shrine of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Al Gailani, in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Reuters
Muslims offer Eid Al Adha prayers at the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. AFP
Muslims offer Eid Al Adha prayers at the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. AFP
Girls play while Filipino Muslims attend Eid Al Adha prayers outside the Blue Mosque in Taguig City. Reuters
Girls play while Filipino Muslims attend Eid Al Adha prayers outside the Blue Mosque in Taguig City. Reuters
Palestinians at a market in Gaza city, during Eid Al Adha. AP
Palestinians at a market in Gaza city, during Eid Al Adha. AP
Indonesian Muslims attend prayers at Al Azhar Great Mosque in Jakarta. Reuters
Indonesian Muslims attend prayers at Al Azhar Great Mosque in Jakarta. Reuters
Crowds gather at the Sadarghat Ferry Terminal as Bangladeshis prepare to leave Dhaka to celebrate Eid Al Adha with their families. Reuters
Crowds gather at the Sadarghat Ferry Terminal as Bangladeshis prepare to leave Dhaka to celebrate Eid Al Adha with their families. Reuters
Sheep at a livestock market in Ain Oussera, Algeria, as the country marks Eid Al Adha. AP
Sheep at a livestock market in Ain Oussera, Algeria, as the country marks Eid Al Adha. AP
Pakistanis board a train in Lahore, before travelling to their hometowns to celebrate Eid Al Adha. AFP
Pakistanis board a train in Lahore, before travelling to their hometowns to celebrate Eid Al Adha. AFP
Crowds gather at the Mile 12 International Market in Lagos, Nigeria. Reuters
Crowds gather at the Mile 12 International Market in Lagos, Nigeria. Reuters

The squad traveling to Brazil:

Faisal Al Ketbi, Ibrahim Al Hosani, Khalfan Humaid Balhol, Khalifa Saeed Al Suwaidi, Mubarak Basharhil, Obaid Salem Al Nuaimi, Saeed Juma Al Mazrouei, Saoud Abdulla Al Hammadi, Taleb Al Kirbi, Yahia Mansour Al Hammadi, Zayed Al Kaabi, Zayed Saif Al Mansoori, Saaid Haj Hamdou, Hamad Saeed Al Nuaimi. Coaches Roberto Lima and Alex Paz.

While you're here
GAC GS8 Specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh149,900

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Western Clubs Champions League:

  • Friday, Sep 8 - Abu Dhabi Harlequins v Bahrain
  • Friday, Sep 15 – Kandy v Abu Dhabi Harlequins
  • Friday, Sep 22 – Kandy v Bahrain
Arrogate's winning run

1. Maiden Special Weight, Santa Anita Park, June 5, 2016

2. Allowance Optional Claiming, Santa Anita Park, June 24, 2016

3. Allowance Optional Claiming, Del Mar, August 4, 2016

4. Travers Stakes, Saratoga, August 27, 2016

5. Breeders' Cup Classic, Santa Anita Park, November 5, 2016

6. Pegasus World Cup, Gulfstream Park, January 28, 2017

7. Dubai World Cup, Meydan Racecourse, March 25, 2017

World record transfers

1. Kylian Mbappe - to Real Madrid in 2017/18 - €180 million (Dh770.4m - if a deal goes through)
2. Paul Pogba - to Manchester United in 2016/17 - €105m
3. Gareth Bale - to Real Madrid in 2013/14 - €101m
4. Cristiano Ronaldo - to Real Madrid in 2009/10 - €94m
5. Gonzalo Higuain - to Juventus in 2016/17 - €90m
6. Neymar - to Barcelona in 2013/14 - €88.2m
7. Romelu Lukaku - to Manchester United in 2017/18 - €84.7m
8. Luis Suarez - to Barcelona in 2014/15 - €81.72m
9. Angel di Maria - to Manchester United in 2014/15 - €75m
10. James Rodriguez - to Real Madrid in 2014/15 - €75m

Day 1 results:

Open Men (bonus points in brackets)
New Zealand 125 (1) beat UAE 111 (3)
India 111 (4) beat Singapore 75 (0)
South Africa 66 (2) beat Sri Lanka 57 (2)
Australia 126 (4) beat Malaysia -16 (0)

Open Women
New Zealand 64 (2) beat South Africa 57 (2)
England 69 (3) beat UAE 63 (1)
Australia 124 (4) beat UAE 23 (0)
New Zealand 74 (2) beat England 55 (2)

The biog

Name: Dr Lalia Al Helaly 

Education: PhD in Sociology from Cairo

Favourite authors: Elif Shafaq and Nizar Qabbani.

Favourite music: classical Arabic music such as Um Khalthoum and Abdul Wahab,

She loves the beach and advises her clients to go for meditation.

Intercontinental Cup

Namibia v UAE Saturday Sep 16-Tuesday Sep 19

Table 1 Ireland, 89 points; 2 Afghanistan, 81; 3 Netherlands, 52; 4 Papua New Guinea, 40; 5 Hong Kong, 39; 6 Scotland, 37; 7 UAE, 27; 8 Namibia, 27

The Limehouse Golem
Director: Juan Carlos Medina
Cast: Olivia Cooke, Bill Nighy, Douglas Booth
Three stars

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Zayed Sustainability Prize
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The specs: 2018 Maserati GranTurismo/GranCabrio

Price, base Dh485,000 (GranTurismo) and Dh575,000 (GranCabrio)

Engine 4.7L V8

Transmission Six-speed automatic

Power 460hp @ 7,000rpm

Torque 520Nm @ 4,750rpm

Fuel economy, combined 14.3L (GranTurismo) and 14.5L (GranCabrio) / 100km

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Manchester United v Club America

When: Thursday, 9pm Arizona time (Friday UAE, 8am)

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Updated: June 07, 2025, 11:05 AM
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